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Alex Kontorovich
Jazz / Experimental / Folk

DEEP MINOR out now!



NEW YORK, New York
United States

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Last Login:  10/13/2009
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Member Since1/3/2006
Band Websitehttp://www.cdbaby.com/kontorovich
Band MembersDeep Minor: Brandon Seabrook (guitar, banjo) Reuben Radding (bass) Aaron Alexander (drums) Alex Kontorovich (clarinet, sax)
InfluencesIn no particular order: Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, Cannonball Adderley, Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, Kenny Garrett, Josh Redman, Dewey Redman, Christian McBride, Dexter Gordon, Clifford Brown, Max Roach, Percy Heath, Bud Powell, Dave Tarras, Naftule Brandwein, David Krakauer, Christian Dawid, Merlin Shepherd, Sid Beckerman, Elaine and Susan Hoffman-Watts, Vijay Iyer, Rudresh Mahanthappa, Walt Weiskopf, Ralph Bowen, Steve Wilson, Ralph Peterson, Chris Brellochs, Richard Hodges, Gary Smulyan, Ornette Coleman, Jack DeJohnette, Greg Osby, Steve Coleman, John Zorn, Frank London, Thomas Chapin, Joe Lovano, Art Tatum, Benny Goodman, Lee Konitz, Chet Baker, Stan Getz, Freddie Hubbard, Arturo Sandoval, Michael Brecker, Chick Corea, Bobby McFerrin, Clark Terry, James Moody, Dave Holland, Chris Potter, Steve Nelson, ... maybe that's enough for now; my brain hurts ...
Sounds LikeDavid Krakauer, John Zorn, Dave Tarras, Naftule Brandwein, Sid Beckerman, Charlie Parker, John Coltrane

With FRANK LONDON’S KLEZMER BRASS ALL-STARS:

With AARON ALEXANDER’S MIDRASH MISH MOSH:

With BEYOND THE PALE:

With KLEZSKA:

With KONSONANS RETRO:

Playing the repertoire of GERMAN GOLDENSHTEYN:
Record LabelChamsa Records
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Sep 27 2009 11:00A
Goldenshteyn Memorial Band at City Winery NY, New York
Oct 22 2009 7:00P
Deep Minor at Nuyorican! New York, New York
Nov 29 2009 11:00A
Klez Dispensers at City Winery NY, New York
Dec 23 2009 8:00P
KlezKamp Kerhonkson, New York

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   About Alex Kontorovich
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"Russia-born/New York-based clarinetist/saxophonist Alex Kontorovich is a phenomenon" (AllAboutJazz-NY). Kontorovich has performed with many ensembles including the Klezmatics, Frank London's Klezmer Brass All-Stars, Aaron Alexander's Midrash Mish Mosh, and King Django's Roots and Culture Band, at venues such as the Lincoln Center and Birdland in New York, the Montreal Jazz Festival, the Royal National Theatre in London, and the Jewish Culture Festival in Krakow. Hailed "an imaginative, thoughtful improviser" (Jewish Week), Kontorovich is a founding member of the award-winning Klez Dispensers, and produced the only recording to feature the late Moldavian klezmer master, German Goldenshteyn. In 2007 he released Deep Minor, his debut as a leader featuring all of his original compositions. Receiving a 4 star review in Downbeat Magazine, it was called "one of 2007's best releases" (JazzReview.com) and "an exuberant if not groundbreaking slice of downtown klez-jazz" (Time Out NY). Kontorovich has served on the faculties at KlezKamp, KlezKanada, Yiddish Summer Weimar, Klezmer Festival Fuerth, and the Klezmer Cruise in Ukraine, and is a mathematics professor at Brown University.

SELECTED DISCOGRAPHY:
As a leader/co-leader/producer:
The Klez Dispensers -- Say You'll Understand 2008
Alex Kontorovich -- Deep Minor 2007 (Chamsa)
German Goldenshteyn -- A Living Tradition 2006
The Klez Dispensers -- New Jersey Freylekhs 2004
The Klez Dispensers -- Indispensable 2000


As a sideman/guest:
King Django's Roots and Culture Band 2008+
Frank London's Klezmer Brass All-Stars -- Carnival Conspiracy 2005 (Piranha)
Westbound Train -- Searching for a Melody 2002 (Megalith)
Princeton University Jazz Ensemble -- The Sacred Concert Music of Duke Ellington 2001

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Alex Kontorovich's Friends Comments
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David Mensah Official Myspace Page

David Mensah Official Myspace Page



Oct 16 2009 7:43 AM

Hi,
Just to let you know there's a new Blog on the David Mensah Official My Space Page where you can find out about David's latest Newsletter and a big competition we're organizing next month. There'll be exciting prizes to be won so don't miss out.

There are 2 other Blogs with a list of Radio stations. If you want to do more to support David, you can call these stations and tell them you'd like to hear David's songs.

If you wish you can subscribe to the Blog on our page so you can keep up to date with all David's news.

Many thanks and have a great weekend.

Much love
Margaret and Juliet
Team DM
Dick Le Mair ComposerPercussionistProducer

Dick Le Mair ComposerPercussionistProducer



Oct 9 2009 4:23 PM

Thanks for the add!
Dick Le Mair
www.pilgrimagetosantiago.com
Segundo Mundo

Segundo Mundo



Sep 25 2009 9:51 PM

sos un groso loco!!!
Vincenzo

Vincenzo



Sep 18 2009 1:55 PM

Ciao e grazie per l' amicizia..è un piacere per me averti tra gli amici!! Volevo farti conoscere il mio progetto myspace.com/thenoesis ...Passa dal mio space quando vuoi..sei sempre il benvenuto..Complimenti per tutto..e buona musica!!!
Cari saluti
Vincent
MERYL

MERYL



Aug 14 2009 11:47 PM


Yep Alex Kontorovich,
thanks so much for the accepting !
Peace ..
FEARLESS DREAMER

FEARLESS DREAMER



Aug 12 2009 2:47 AM

. . .been a long time since Satalla!!!!
JFJO (Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey)

JFJO (Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey)
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Jul 14 2009 2:56 PM

JFJO returns to NYC this FRIDAY (JULY 18th) for an 11:30pm set at Joe's Pub! Come check out the new quartet lineup as they destroy Joe's on a Friday night!

Advance tickets are still available:
http://tickets.publictheater.org/calendar/view.asp?id=9583

JFJO - 7/18 @ 11:30pm - Live @ Joe's Pub in NYC!
Sonya Garcheva (official)

sonya garcheva



Jul 14 2009 2:11 AM

Check out my profile And Let me know Do you like me YES or NO http://www.wholikesu.net/photos/3173017.html?b=4&w=46
paolo dinuzzi

paolo dinuzzi



Jun 27 2009 12:19 PM

Hi,thank you for the friendship!
Georges Crébassa

Georges Crébassa



Jun 24 2009 8:54 PM

Hello!
Georges Crébassa Project musique, formes, mouvements, couleurs... pour visionner le diaporama du précédent spectacle Arts Mêlés allez sur notre site www.georgescrebassa.com et accédez à la rubrique photo.......
Klezmer & Gypsy Festival VINCOLI SONORI

Klezmer & Gypsy Festival VINCOLI SONORI



May 25 2009 10:13 AM

Finally is on line the first official video of Klezmer & Gypsy Festival VINCOLI SONORI.
See it on www.sferaculture.com or www.myspace.com/vincolisonorifestival.
Soon the program of the XIV Edition. Keep in touch!
Klezmer & Gypsy Festival VINCOLI SONORI

Klezmer & Gypsy Festival VINCOLI SONORI



May 25 2009 10:13 AM

Finally is on line the first official video of
Klezmer & Gypsy Festival VINCOLI SONORI.
Soon the program of the XIV Edition.
Keep in touch!
JFJO (Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey)

JFJO (Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey)
Online Now!


May 19 2009 12:43 PM

Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey returns to NYC on SAT. JULY 18th for a show at JOES'S PUB!

Come celebrate life with JFJO!

| JFJO | Live @ Joe's Pub |
| Sat. July 18th | @ 11:30pm |
maalemabdenbielmeknassi

maalemabdenbielmeknassi



May 18 2009 2:28 PM

hello from Morocco
very glad to be your friend wonderful music and nice vibs..
we hope musical meeting
Vent d'Ouest (Klezmer-Jazz-Fusion)

Vent d'Ouest (Klezmer-Jazz-Fusion)



May 12 2009 12:30 PM

Bonjour ,
Juste un petit message pour te dire que deux titres premix du Cd 4 titres sont en ligne.
Merci pour ton amitiés.
Patrick

Hello ,
two new song are on line now !
Thanks for your friendship.
Patrick
White Owl (new album is recording)

White Owl (new album is recording)



May 2 2009 5:54 PM

Jig'n'slam! Greetings from Moscow!
Hagnir White Owl
Peter Brotzmann

Peter Brotzmann



Apr 27 2009 6:51 PM

Thanks for the friendship. Brotzmann 2009 USA Tour begins this week.
Seattle, Houston, Austin, Grinnell, Chicago, Milwaukee, Lexington, Detroit, Philadelphia, DC, New Haven, Baltimore, NYC
Russianjam

Russianjam



Apr 3 2009 10:12 PM

Hi,Alex!Thanks for friendship!
Hope to see you at our jam session some Wednesday...
Graine d’Ortie

Graine d’Ortie



Mar 29 2009 6:19 PM

Salut, merci pour l'amitié ...et<br />Bienvenue dans notre petit monde<br /><br />Graine d'ortie prépare son retour sur scène prévu le 25/04 ...<br />Des nouvelles chansons en écoute sur notre page ...<br />Au plaisir<br />"L'écrin de nos âmes est une boîte à musique"
Vent d'Ouest (Klezmer-Jazz-Fusion)

Vent d'Ouest (Klezmer-Jazz-Fusion)



Mar 27 2009 11:10 PM

Merci pour l'ajout en espérant que nos musiques, t'ont fait passer un bon moment.
En espérant te croiser à l’un de nos concerts.
Amitiés
Patrick

Prochain concert le samedi 18/04 à Ecommoy 20h00 Ferme d'eugénie.
Urban Sax

Urban Sax



Mar 26 2009 5:32 PM

Hello,
Thanks for the add
Nice sound!
Cheers
Vent d'Ouest (Klezmer-Jazz-Fusion)

Vent d'Ouest (Klezmer-Jazz-Fusion)



Mar 26 2009 12:25 PM

Merci pour l'ajout en espérant que nos musiques, t'ont fait passer un bon moment.
En espérant te croiser à l’un de nos concerts.
Amitiés
Patrick
Mark Isham

Mark Isham



Mar 13 2009 12:55 AM

Hey! I put up a new episode of my video blog! Check it out on my page or at my Youtube Channel (www.youtube.com/markishammusic).
Celticagent

Adam Sweet



Mar 12 2009 2:17 PM

Enter the first annual Fiddle World Contest for Free. Details here: fiddleworld.ning.com
Light Coorporation

Light Coorporation



Feb 27 2009 1:30 PM

Hello

New music from concerts!
It listen to:

"Birds Roosting In Bad Weather" / Live 05:21 (fragment Live Film Music)

"Leap Off The City Skyline" / Live 06:08


Thank's for the Friendship,
big greetings!



LIGHT COORPORATION

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